At least 46 political parties contest elections on 70 assembly seats of Uttarakhand. Only two parties dominate, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress. After the year 2017, the equations were completely in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party, but even before that there was a political fight between the two main parties.
Apart from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress, there are Bahujan Samaj Party, Aam Aadmi Party, Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram), Uttarakhand Jan Ekta Party, Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party, Communist Party of India, Uttarakhand Parivartan Dal, Uttarakhand Parivartan Party and Uttarakhand Kranti Dal. These days, the politics of Uttarakhand Kranti Dal is quite different from other parties.
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Struggle for 47 years, how will the work be done?
Uttarakhand Kranti Dal is also included in these parties. This party contests in every election but the results were satisfactory only in 2002 and 2007 elections. The party is local but due to limited reach, less popular faces and lack of campaign resources, it never created a wave in its favor. Even then this party has been struggling for 47 years.
What condition was Uttarakhand Kranti Dal in 2022?
- BJP: 47 seats
- INC: 19 seats
- IND: 2 seats
- BSP: 2 seats
- Other parties: 0 seats
What is the history of Uttarakhand Kranti Dal?
Uttarakhand Kranti Dal was established in the year 1979. Uttarakhand Kranti Dal has contested a total of 8 elections so far. Including both the time periods before the formation of Uttarakhand and after the formation of Uttarakhand. This party did not get electoral success. In a state dominated by Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress, this party has not even been able to open its account in the assembly elections thrice. The last success was achieved in the assembly elections of 2002 and 2007.
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How is Uttarakhand Kranti Dal in statistics?
- Assembly Elections 2022: 0 seats, vote share- 1.09%
- Assembly Elections 2020: 0 seats, vote share- 0.01%
- Assembly Elections 2017 (Uttarakhand): 0 seats, vote share- 0.81%
- Assembly Elections 2007: 3 seats, vote share- 5.49%
- Assembly Elections 2002: 4 seats, vote share- 5.49%
- Assembly Elections 1998: 0 seats, vote share- 0.06%
- Assembly Elections 1996: 0 seats, vote share- 0.22%
Who is running Uttarakhand Kranti Dal?
The central president of Uttarakhand Kranti Dal is Surendra Kukreti. There are 2 other leaders in the conservation board. Kashi Singh Airi, Narayan Singh Jantwal. Both the leaders have been MLAs. Among the women leaders is Major (R) Santosh Bhandari. Many ex-servicemen are members of this party.
Uttarakhand Kranti Dal:-
We are committed to making Uttarakhand a prosperous, self-reliant and happy state. We believe that the benefits of development should reach every village, every city and every family.
What is the party's agenda for 2027?
The party has released a proposed manifesto for the assembly to be held in the year 2027. This party of Uttarakhand claims to emphasize on local, talks about better farming in Uttarakhand, conservation of hills and villages and cherishing cultural heritage.
Employment and Youth Empowerment
- Youth of the state get priority in government and private jobs.
- Employment generation by promoting local industry, tourism and handicrafts
- Establishment of technical and skill development centers
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Ensuring fair support price (MSP) of the crop
- Modern farming equipment and training facilities
- Cheap and easy loan system for farmers
Infrastructure and facilities
- Paved road and public transport to every village
- Guarantee of 24×7 electricity and clean drinking water
- Digital connectivity in rural and urban areas
health services
- Modern hospitals and primary health centers in every block.
- Free medicines and necessary testing facilities
- Emergency ambulance service in every area
Education and skill development
- Modern education system and smart classrooms in government schools
- Scholarships and Free Books in Higher Education
- Expansion of Vocational Training Centers
Transparent and corruption-free governance
- Complete transparency and accountability in government work
- Proper use of public money and regular audit
- Strict action against people involved in corruption
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How is Uttarakhand Kranti Dal standing in front of BJP-Congress?
BJP emphasizes on development, Hindutva and tourism in Uttarakhand. Congress emphasizes on Uttarakhand's environment, minority interests and stopping migration. The demands and agenda of Uttarakhand Kranti Dal are different from all others. UKKD talks about the rights of the hill people. The party has written on its website that the most important demand is to give 100 percent priority in employment and resources to the natives.
Uttarakhand Kranti Dal demands that Gairsain situated in Chamoli district should be made the permanent capital, so that migration can be stopped and effective policy can be prepared. Now it has been declared the summer capital. UKD believes that unless these issues are resolved, the state will not develop. This party talks about the identity of Uttarakhand and the preservation of its culture, tradition and natural resources. The party wants a socialist system, where development reaches every class.
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What is the challenge?
Both BJP and Congress are national parties. Uttarakhand Kranti Dal is a local party. There are many big names in the party but their popularity is also limited. Due to limited resources and budget, the party is not able to campaign the way big parties do. The party raises local issues well but the public has less trust in it.